im thinking about buying a 2004 2500 auto and was wondering if there is any usual problems with these trucks. never had an automatic before and was just seeing what you guys could tell me to look for. thanks alot.

 

Well with an early 04 you dont have the third injection moment which is very nice not to have to deal with it. In customers trucks i commonly see the best mileage out of the 03 and early 04s . They usually have less problems with injectors than later models too. In my opinion the 03 & early 04 common rails are the ones to own. As far as the transmission goes they will last as long as you let it. By that i mean if you try to put 125+ extra HP through it the stock transmission just wont last too long. If you are looking for what i consider the best transmission out there I would contact Dave Goerend with Goerend Transmission. his website is simply GOEREND.com . I have been running his transmission in my truck for years and the only thing that has broke was the output shaft which we left as a stock shaft for a weak link. We did that so hopefully we could minimize the damage to a simple and cheap replacement part. Now with that being said in my transmission he built it with his converter and valve body , billet input shaft , billet front drum , and the intermediate and output shafts were stock. I also have stock clutches in my truck. Now it doesnt sound like a lot but those billet parts add up really quick. As far as handling power though my truck makes 700+ HP with 22.5s and 40 inch drive tires. so the transmission as far as I am concerned is the best one you can get.

 

hey thanks man i really appreciate you taking the time writing this. it helped me out alot. thanks again.

 

Keep it next to stock and it will do you a very good job. 50 extra HP will not do any harem to your truck if you drive it like it should be. Good luck.

 

Replace or keep a replacement for the LP........Mod the tranny if you Mod the engine.......otherwise I love mine.......first diesel I've owned.......great for pulling or just commuting.